Recorded in a former Polish Meat Shop in West Evanston, IL, this podcast celebrates creatives. Listen to conversations with Lisa D. and the creatives who make our world a more connected, interesting and beautiful place to live. Got 20 minutes? Give a listen.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon we will feature a live interview with Amit Gosh from Border Senses. Border Senses will celebrate a new issue this Thursday, July 1, of its literary magazine at the Percolator from 7:30-10 p.m. The new issue will be on sale, the party is free with live music performances and readings by authors. For more information on Border Senses Magazine, visit http://www.bordersenses.com/.

Also, we'll talk to Sito Negron about the Culture of Exposure.

Tune into KHRO 1150 AM from noon to 1 p.m. or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com. Call in and chat with us live at 915-880-4376.

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on KHRO 1150 AM we'll feature an interview with actress Kathryn Smith McGlynn. El Paso has been McGlynn's home recently and today we'll talk to her about what she's working on locally and how she manages a busy acting life between Los Angeles, New York and El Paso.

Info: McGlynn "is a versatile actress adept at fully embodying characters ranging from the tormented but enlightened Agnes in Agnes of God to the steely insurance attorney she portrayed in ABC's The Deep End. She has worked in many theatrical genres both onstage and in front of the camera and can currently be seen in the new ABC dramedy Scoundrels which airs Sundays at 9pm/8pm central. " Click here for more information.

Tune into KHRO 1150 AM from noon to 1 p.m. or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com. Call in and chat with us live at 915-880-4376.

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Osborne, a self-taught artisan, has fashioned trendy, personalized jewelry for 18 years. To this point, she has limited her sales to family, friends and neighbors. She recently began to promote her stylings on her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bead-Crazy-Shannon/114562475256329?ref=ts

“I want to target a niche where I can provide someone with something personal, something unique to you,” she said on the eve of her sales at Max Mina. “Jewelry expresses who you are.”

Her merchandise – earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, wine charms, key chains, and more – ranges in price from $3 to about $30 for jewelry sets. Among her hottest items right now are World Cup soccer-inspired earrings. She matches soccer ball beads with team colors in different designs.

Among her customers is El Pasoan Luis Avila who bought a pair of soccer earrings for his niece. They sported the colors of her home country: Mexico.

“I thought (the earrings) were creative,” he said, adding that he would consider buying other items for female relatives or friends. “This is a good side business for Shannon. It could grow into something bigger.”

Patricia Martin, owner of Max Mina, said shoppers that she has spoken to often want to support local designers. She was excited to have Osborne’s products in her showroom because of their eclectic style.

“Every piece is unique,” she said. “You can see Shannon’s vision in each one.”

People who know Osborne, a Student Development Center coordinator at The University of Texas at El Paso, can testify to her vibrant personality and expressive talents. She showed off some of her abilities recently when she created videos about herself and UTEP’s Minerpalooza for a 2009 competition sponsored by a local publication. Her entries earned her “Best El Pasoan” and the UTEP event “Best Annual Festival.”

While Osborne has a dream of expanding her hobby, she also does not want to lose the personal touch that involves consultations with the buyers. At some point she would like to offer classes to children and young adults so they can have a similar fun, creative outlet.

Contact Osborne for more information about her designs at beadcrazyshannon@gmail.com.

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Sunday's El Paso Times Opinion page had a cartoon by Nacho Garcia depicting three victims of the culture of exposure; Helen Thomas, General McCrystal, Representative Susie Byrd. (See bottom of blog post).

On the Monday edition of "The Lisa D Show" we'll talk about the culture of exposure, how it can ruin a career in 13 seconds and how you can protect yourself/your job in the age of the 24 hour news/information cycle. Below are some good sources to browse before we open the phone lines and we'll kick off the show with an interview with Monday news analysis with Chris Babcock. Call the show from noon-1 p.m. and we'll discuss this topic and more, 915-880-4376.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Peace of Art: Design for Change is an exhibit that presents posters of social protest designed by professional and student designers to create awareness of the situation of violence in Cd, Juarez. To give a face to the violence and help people understand that the violence changes people’s lives. It is a display of Peace and/or protest on both sides of the border.

More importantly, Peace of Art will raise funds that will aid Cd. Juarez victims and their families.

Do you remember our guest Wayne Hilton, the Las Crucen with aspirations to be on Oprah's OWN Network very soon? Well as you may remember he is pitching a show called Discovering YOU-S-A, a show about all the amazing towns and cities in our country and what makes them so special.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon we'll be joined by co-host Valerie Munoz. Munoz is a native El Pasoan with a passion for her hometown and extensive knowledge of what's hot, right now. We're going to talk about upcoming Summer events that NEED to be on your calendar, a fundraiser for the Center Against Family Violence, why the new bar Hope & Anchor is so popular and so much more. We'll also be talking about where you can see good local music and what new bands you should be watching for.

For those of you joining us at lunch, be sure to grab a refreshment before you sit down, like a yummy Agua Fresca! Check out this video I made a year ago a local restaurant, explaining what an Agua Fresca is. Memories!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon we'll start the show with an interview with Ben Fyffe from El Paso's MCAD. Fyffe will speak about the value of arts education which is a very timely issue seeing as EPISD is facing cuts which might affect the Arts. Fyffe has been on the show before discussing the positive affects of arts education and today we'll revisit that discussion.

Next we'll talk to Leila Melendez, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, about El Paso's All-America City Award! Melendez will be joined by a volunteer who traveled to Kansas City last week to compete against more than 120 cities for the award.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon we're going to interview Mark Moses Alvarado about several issues the City of El Paso has on it's radar; The Plan and Arts in EPISD. Moses is a member of the band Border Roots and he also works in the City's Neighborhood Services Department.

Click here for background on The Plan and to sign a petition to keep art programs funded in EPISD, click here.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on 1150 AM KHRO we're talking to the creators of I'm Doing El Paso, a group dedicated to highlighting the best El Paso has to offer in entertainment, dining and more. Follow the group on Twitter and Facebook and to learn more about them visit http://imdoingelpaso.com.

Info: I'm Doing El Paso sets out to prove wrong one old adage about the Sun City. There's plenty to do here and we've got proof. We at IDEP are a group of young professionals who believe that people who say there's nothing to do around here are either not opening their mind or have their eyes closed. From Monday happy hour drinks with co-workers and friends to concerts and plays on the weekends -- ELP days are filled with places to go and people to meet. We are old pros at happy hours and special events, and we want you to be too. After all, this is what makes El Paso one of the coolest places in the world.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Be the first person to email the correct answer to the trivia question below to thelisadshow@gmail.com and win three private lessons and one course lesson with Lone Star Golf Club's very own Thomas Valdez.

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon we will talk to the minds behind KOI productions, Bianca Cervantes, Creative Director. Tune into the show at KHRO 1150 AM or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com.

Info: As with real life scenarios, in photography and film, we're careful when we choose our surroundings.Autofocus doesn't always work in dark moments, forcing me to manually to see the light.Fast shutters are good for immediate gratification, but a slower pace reveals much more.Flashes and strobes are good for professional glamour, but nothing beats sunset lighting to expose beauty in it's most natural form.Creative, modern art can flourish with choppin and screwing. But it takes a gifted eye to engage a viewer with the raw truth of an unedited shot.Our first camera was a Rebel.As are we.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Meet Gabriel Acuna from Sun City Kickball today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon! Below is a video created by Rodolfo Romo that gives you an idea of just how much fun these people are having playing kickball.

Info: SunCity Kickball is dedicated to providing adults with the social sport of recreational kickball in order to bring the El Paso community together. Through the use of kickball, we encourage members to contribute to the surrounding community in an effort to provide a higher quality of life. Furthermore, we strive to build a social network that will give members the opportunity to assist one another in becoming successful citizens.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Undocumented Films and Frontera Pride Film Festival are seeking Chicana/o actors for a screenplay reading of LOVE & MONSTER TRUCKS, a feature length narrative film, based in El Paso, currently in development.

The reading will be held at the historic Plaza Theatre along with celebrity guest actor, Jesse Borrego (from films such as Bound by Honor, I Like It Like That, Con Air, Lone Star, Follow Me Home, The New World, La Mission and tv episodes such as 24, ER, CSI, Dexter) during the film festival. We want to invite you and anyone you think can fit one of the roles below to send a resume, contact info and a headshot or link to a picture.

SYNOPSIS:18-year-old Chicana artist, Impala Mata, can't wait to escape her monster truck-obsessed, Texas bordertown family. But the summer before she's supposed to leave for college, she falls in love with a girl -- a truck-racer, no less -- and suddenly, she finds herself switching gears.

AUDITIONS:Sides and a link to video uploading instructions will be provided to those for consideration.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:1. IMPALAShe is Chicana, brown-skinned, 17-years-old, with long messy hair and torn jeans. Her parents own El Paso’s first monster truck shop in town. She lives a sheltered life on the East side of town and is considered monster-truck royalty, even though she hates trucks. She quickly becomes a pseudo-punk, with short spiky hair and a pierced nose, as soon as she leaves home for college.

2. LETTYShe is a beautiful, 17-year-old, Mexican mechanic with curves that put the sand dunes to shame. She lives in Juarez, but works and plays in El Paso. Her latest project is a home-style rebuild of a giant 4x4 truck. She’s a tough kid raised by a single mom. Spanish is her first language, but she is fluent in English. She is Impala’s love interest.

3. MRS. ANA MATAA mid-40ish middle-class Mexican American woman, with perfect French-cut nails, and a raise-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps attitude. Perfectly bilingual. She runs her shop with no-nonsense leadership, always decked out in high heels and Oscar de la Renta.

4.TIA KIKAMrs. Mata’s sister is a single Mexican woman, in her late 40’s, with an uncompromising entrepreneurial spirit. Bleached blond, small-time smuggler of items under $100 across the Juarez International Bridge. Spanish is her dominant language, but she is fluent in English.

5. CARLOSNineteen-years old, Chicano. His high cheek bones leave more tread marks on teenage hearts than a new set of tires. He is Letty’s love interest.

6. MERCEDES MATAImpala’s little sister is a sweet, tomato cheeked 10-year-old Chicana. She loves Impala even though she can’t understand her older sister.

BACKGROUND and DOUBLE ROLES7. a female who can play the following roles:MONSTER TRUCK FAN (18 years old)AUNT (40's)MEXICAN HITCHHIKER (18 years old)

8. a male who can play the following roles:DADHe started the Mata Shop with his wife, Ana, to whom he is devoted. He is also mid-40's, Mexican American, with salt-and-pepper hair and an easy-going manner.LALOEver-faithful employee of the Mata shop, he is a long-haired Chicano rocker in his 20's. He loves monster trucks and is Letty’s rival.MONSTER TRUCK FAN (18 years old)MEXICAN HITCHHIKER (18 years old)Cristinawww.undocumentedfilms.comwww.loveandmonstertrucks.com

Monday, June 14, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on KHRO 1150 AM we will talk to Gabbie Gallegos about the upcoming Eagle in the Sun Triatholon. Info: Eagle in the Sun Triathlon starts with a 400-meter swim in an Olympic-size indoor pool followed by a 20k out-and-back bike course on the historical Mission Trail, and a 5k run on the Tigua Indian reservation! Individuals and relay teams are welcome for the event. The beginner-friendly course is flat and fast!

We'll also talk about Plan El Paso. Info: City-wide Planning Effort Underway. The City of El Paso has begun a multi-phase planning process to create specific plans for the former ASARCO Plant, three future Transit Oriented Development (TOD) sites within the City, and to ultimately update the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The planning effort will be combined with previous planning efforts and studies to create a workable plan and roadmap to guide development, policy, and growth decisions. The public is urged to take part in the process.

2010 Eagle in the Sun Triathlon Kicks Off With a PartyAnd You’re Invited!

El Paso, Texas – Race El Paso invites you to kick off the first-ever Eagle in the Sun Triathlon with a big El Paso-style party on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Toro Burger Bar location at 6950 Montana Ave (Montana Plaza 2 shopping center, corner of Montana and Airway), from 5:30p to 7p.

Everyone is welcome! Seasoned triathletes, new triathletes, potential triathletes and the El Paso community are invited to help us kickoff the 2010 Eagle in the Sun Triathlon. Come down and enjoy some Toro eats, learn about tri training and gear, and register to participate.

The sprint-distance Eagle in the Sun Triathlon will take place on Sunday, September 5, 2010 and we’re getting the party started now to kick start your training. “Beginners have plenty of time to prepare for a great race,” says Race Director Gabriela Gallegos. “Now’s the time to make the commitment and start training.” Get in on the action with a 10-week training program provided by El Paso Triathlon Club for Eagle in the Sun Triathlon. Go on now, amaze yourself and get a tri under your belt!

Eagle in the Sun Triathlon starts with a 400-meter swim in an Olympic-size indoor pool followed by a 20k out-and-back bike course on the historical Mission Trail, and a 5k run on the Tigua Indian reservation! Individuals and relay teams are welcome for the event. The beginner-friendly course is flat and fast!

Today on "The Lisa D. Show", Lisa Garibay and David Villanueva talk about the Frontera Pride Film Festival June 17-20 at the Plaza Theatre. Listen in for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the festival.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Saturday, June 12, the Newman Park Neighborhood Association hosted the third annual membership drive kick off concert with Romance Latino. More than 150 people enjoyed the music and dessert buffet. As part of this neighborhood association I take great pride in making events like this happen!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on 150 KHRO AM we will talk to Wayne Hilton a Las Crucen with aspirations to be on Oprah's OWN Network very soon. He is pitching a show called Discovering YOU-S-A, a show about all the amazing towns and cities in our country and what makes them so special. Find Discovering YOU-S-A on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/goodvibes.yousa for more information.

Also we will talk to Nancy Green about a musical concert this weekend, Strunz & Farah with special guest Carlos Guedes. Strunz and Farah, have played to large El Paso audiences in their three previous appearances are expected to once again dazzle the sun city with their guitar virtuosity and high energy blend of flamenco, Afro-Latin, jazz, Latin folk and Middle Eastern music on Saturday, June 12, 8 p.m. Tickets available at UTEP Ticket Center 915.747.5234, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000.

Tune into KHRO 1150 AM from noon to 1 p.m. or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com.

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on KHRO 1150 AM we will talk to musician Dylan Charles. Charles is performing this week in El Paso at several venues, tonight he'll be at Cincinnati Bar & Grill at 10pm.

On tour from Bisbee, AZ, Charles has played in Silver City and El Paso and after this weekend is heading to Austin, San Angelo, San MArcos, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor and New York City among other places along the way. He is promoting a new record "Time For Breakfast" recorded in Tucson, AZ at Wavelab Studios with Producer Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Devotchka, Neko Case).

For more info on the album and my Charles' bio visit www.dylancharles.com.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" we'll talk to Ana Gonzalez from the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce about En Vivo. (We had a scheduling mishap yesterday, apologies) Thurs., June 10, join us at the Downtown Public Library for En Vivo, a seminar that will teach attendees how Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Blogging and Texting can help you generate business referrals, increase revenue and help brand your business.

The event will feature a panel discussion with local experts who will shed light on how to use Social Media effectively for your promotional needs and gain a competitive edge.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The registration deadline for the El Paso Rattler Outdoor Challenge is THIS FRIDAY! There are a limited number of spots available, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Click here to register as an individual or as a team.

A team can consist of up to 4 people (one runner, one cyclist, and two rowers.) If a team has less than 3 people, one person will be responsible for two sections of the course. Individuals are also welcome to take on the entire Rattler course on their own!

Non-competitive participants are welcome to participate in single sections of the course. For example, if you only want to run the 5K and not bike or row, that's cool with us.

Click here to register for the Rattler!El Paso Rattler Outdoor ChallengeCanoes/Kayaks Available to Rent

40 canoes/kayaks are available to rent for the rowing portion of the race. Check out the Race Info page on our website for information on how to reserve your canoe/kayak.El Paso Rattler Outdoor ChallengeAbout the Rattler

The El Paso Rattler Outdoor Challenge is taking place on June 13, 2010. The purpose of the event is to promote eco-tourism in the border region by highlighting the areas' rich assets. This event captures the essence of the El Paso Marathon Foundation's mission, which is to promote health and fitness in the community, bring tourism to the region of El Paso, and provide support to local and national non-profit organizations.

The running course will begin in Tom Mays Park located in the Franklin Mountains. There will be a 5k or 10k option for runners. The course connects to the mountain cycling portion of the trail which will start at Tom Mays and connect to Doniphan. The cyclists will follow the trail to Borderland Ave., which connects to the River Park. There, you jump in your kayak/canoe and row 1.75 mi. down the Rio Grande to the finish line. The festivities will take place at Valley Oak Park on Gomez street (accessible by Upper Valley Rd.)El Paso Rattler Outdoor ChallengeQuestions?

Have additional questions? Check out elpasorattler.com for more info, or send an e-mail to info@elpasorattler.com.El Paso Rattler Outdoor Challenge

Monday, June 7, 2010

Looking for a good summer camp option for you children this summer? Even the Humane Society of El Paso is getting in on the fun. This summer camp takes place at the Fred Wilson location. For more info visit http://www.humanesocietyelpaso.org/contact.sstg or call 915-532-6971.

***Kids-n-Critters Summer Camp is a week long camp that teaches children not only what the Humane Society is and does, but what they can do to become “Animal Ambassadors” in the community. Camp week will be filled with fun activities and of course tons of interaction with various types of animals.

Kids will get introduced to different Animal Careers and meet these special individuals! As they have fun, campers will learn respect, compassion and how to provide a lifetime of care for animals.

The camp fee is $75*We accept Cash or Credit/Debit Cards(Visa or Mastercard only)

Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Completed registration forms and payment can be mailed, faxed or delivered in person. We cannot hold your child's space in a camp until we have received payment.

* No money will be processed until your child is registered in acamp. Once your registration is processed, a confirmation ofenrollment will be e-mailed or you will be contacted by phone.

Class size is limited to 15 kids for 7- 9yrs old and 20 for 10-15yrs old.

* Each group will be led by a trained educator and at least three assistants.* We place children in groups based on their grade level.* All children will receive a snack and drink everyday and a catered lunch on graduation day.* Please note: Activities are age specific and animal interaction is dependent upon animal health on a day-to-day basis.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon we are going to feature interviews with several interesting minds; Chris Babcock will join us on the air for some news analysis and Eli Velasquez, Executive Director of the TransPecos/El Paso Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (RCIC) will update us on current developments at RCIC.

Also, Tuesday June 8, we'll talk to Ana Gonzalez from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming En Vivo seminar on Social Media and how it can benefit your brand and business. Click here for more information on En Vivo.

Tune into KHRO 1150 AM from noon to 1 p.m. or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com.

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Friday, June 4, 2010

Finally, I am back on the air and will host my own show today at noon! Today we'll talk to the YWCA about a race to end racism this weekend and a car show at The Black Market, click here to read more. Be sure to call the show if you've got something to promote or just to say hi - 880-0958, 880-0986.

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Fan me on Facebook at "Lisa Degliantoni" for more information on each of these guests or scroll through the older posts on this blog.

Interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at thelisadshow@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

As part of a summer outreach to all aspiring talk radio hosts, we are opening up the mic several days a week on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on KHRO 1150 AM. I will still host on Mondays and Fridays, but the middle of the week will be filled with voices from the community. Do you want to guest host? Email me at thelisadshow@gmail.com.

Today we'll hear from Austin Savage, El Paso native and director of the Border Theatre Project. He'll discuss summer plans for his theatre company and the arts and culture scene in El Paso.

Be sure to tune in today at noon and call Austin at 915-880-0985 OR 915-880-0986 to wish him a Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

As part of a summer outreach to all aspiring talk radio hosts, we are opening up the mic several days a week on "The Lisa D Show" at noon on KHRO 1150 AM. I will still host on Mondays and Fridays, but the middle of the week will be filled with voices from the community. Do you want to guest host? Email me at thelisadshow@gmail.com.

Today we'll hear from TJ Karam, proud El Pasoan, father and creator of The First Avenue Lofts Projects. Today you can hear from Karam on numerous subjects to include Downtown development, El Paso's exciting future and more.

Be sure to tune in today at noon and feel free to call Austin at 915-880-4376!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Today on "The Lisa D Show" we'll celebrate June with tips on what to do with bored children, how to grill a real hamburger and inexpensive vacation ideas for the area, i.e. what to do for free!

Congratulations to all of our guest hosts last week who put in their time and energy! If you are interested in being a guest host this summer on "The Lisa D Show" email me at thelisadshow@gmail.com. This week we'll feature guest hosts T.J. Karam on Wednesday and Austin Savage on Thursday!

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Fan me on Facebook at "Lisa Degliantoni" for more information on each of these guests or scroll through the older posts on this blog.

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